Mayo's Cafferkey announces inter-county retirement after 104 appearances

The full-back won six Connacht senior football championships during his inter-county career.

MAYO FULL-BACK GER Cafferkey has this evening announced his decision to retire from inter-county football after 104 senior appearances for his county.

ger-cafferkey-after-the-game Cafferkey announced his retirement on Monday evening. Oisin Keniry / INPHO Oisin Keniry / INPHO / INPHO

The 32-year-old made his championship debut against New York back in 2009 and became an ever-present member of Mayo’s backline for the best part of a decade.

During his inter-county career, Cafferkey won six Connacht senior football championship titles, an All-Ireland U21 medal, three Connacht U21 crowns and was named an All-Star in 2012.

“It’s been a privilege to represent Mayo but I’ve decided to call it a day,” he said.

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Sep 9th 2019, 11:54 PM

A great servant, thanks for everything Ger!

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Sep 10th 2019, 7:26 AM

Forgot he got an all star in 2012. Thanks Ger! Always reminded me of an old school full back ala Kevin Cahill 96/97.

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Sep 10th 2019, 8:42 AM

Well done caff

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Sep 10th 2019, 1:19 AM

Should have voted for keady in 89

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Sep 10th 2019, 9:11 AM

@fergusob: scandalous

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Mayo's Cafferkey announces inter-county retirement after 104 appearances

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